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10/21 14:11 CDT Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell expected to be out 4-6 weeks with a
broken thumb, AP source says
Raiders QB Aidan O'Connell expected to be out 4-6 weeks with a broken thumb, AP
source says
By MARK ANDERSON
AP Sports Writer
HENDERSON, Nev. (AP) --- Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O'Connell is
expected to be out four to six weeks with a broken thumb, a person close to the
situation said Monday.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the
Raiders have not made an announcement.
The person also said the injury to O'Connell, expected to be placed on injured
reserve, wasn't as bad as originally feared because of the location of the
break in his throwing hand. O'Connell will go for a second opinion, the person
said.
Coach Antonio Pierce said at his news conference that he didn't have any new
information on O'Connell's injury, but the Raiders "probably would have a look
at all options." Carter Bradley could be promoted off the practice squad or the
organization could sign a free agent.
Gardner Minshew, who started the first five games, is the No. 1 quarterback
again. He replaced O'Connell in Sunday's 20-15 loss at the Los Angeles Rams
after the injury occurred in the first quarter to the QB's throwing hand.
O'Connell was the starter the second half of last season, but began this season
behind Minshew, who struggled. That prompted a quarterback change, and
O'Connell received his first start of the season against the Rams before going
out after two offensive series.
The quarterbacks have combined for six touchdown passes and 10 interceptions
for the Raiders, who host the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Kansas
City Chiefs on Sunday.
Minshew threw three interceptions and lost a fumble against the Rams.
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